Like a bulb
1bulb — [bulb] n. [ME < L bulbus < Gr bolbos] 1. an underground bud that sends down roots and consists of a very short stem covered with leafy scales or layers, as in a lily, onion or hyacinth 2. a corm, tuber, or tuberous root resembling a bulb,… …
2bulb-shaped — adjective shaped like a bulb • Syn: ↑bulblike, ↑bulbous • Similar to: ↑round, ↑circular • Derivationally related forms: ↑bulb (for: ↑ …
3bulb — n. 1 a an underground fleshy leaved storage organ of some plants (e.g. lily, onion) sending roots downwards and leaves upwards. b a plant grown from this, e.g. a daffodil. 2 = light bulb (see LIGHT(1)). 3 any object or part shaped like a bulb.… …
4bulb — [bʌlb] n ↑filament, ↑thread [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: bulbus, from Greek bolbos plant with a bulb ] 1.) the glass part of an electric light, that the light shines from = ↑light bulb ▪ a 100 watt bulb …
5bulb — [ bʌlb ] noun count * 1. ) the part of a plant that is shaped like an onion from which a flower grows. You plant bulbs in the ground: daffodil bulbs 2. ) a LIGHT BULB …
6bulb — An electronic device which gives off light by the heating of an element contained with a glass enclosure. The metal base which conducts the electricity may be a barrel with locating pins, or it may have small filament wires protruding from the… …
7Bulb keel — A bulb keel is a keel, usually made with a high aspect ratio foil, that contains a ballast filled bulb at the bottom, usually teardrop shaped. The purpose of the bulb keel is to place the ballast as low as possible, therefore gaining the maximum… …
8bulb — 1. Any globular or fusiform structure. SYN: bulbus [TA]. 2. A short, vertical underground stem of plants, such as onion and garlic. [L. bulbus, a bulbous root] aortic b. [TA] the dilated first part of the aorta containing the aort …
9bulb — [[t]bʌ̱lb[/t]] bulbs 1) N COUNT A bulb is the glass part of an electric lamp, which gives out light when electricity passes through it. The stairwell was lit by a single bulb. Syn: light bulb 2) N COUNT A bulb is a root shaped like an onion that… …
10bulb */ — UK [bʌlb] / US noun [countable] Word forms bulb : singular bulb plural bulbs 1) a light bulb 2) the part of a plant that is shaped like an onion from which a flower grows. You plant bulbs in the ground daffodil bulbs …
